Dalhousie University
Department of Earth Sciences
Full-Time Instructor in Geographic Information Systemshttp://www.geog.uvic.ca/dept/cag/jobs.htm#L1206
The Department of Earth Sciences at Dalhousie
University seeks to fill a full-time instructor position in
the field of Geographic Information Systems. The successful
candidate will be responsible for teaching the concepts and
applications of GIS and remote sensing, and with the general
development of the GIS programme. In addition, he or she will
teach the use of other computer applications, assist in the
delivery of the department’s field schools, manage the GIS
laboratory and equipment, and support other teaching and
research in the Department.

Applicants must have a minimum of M.Sc. in
Earth Sciences or a closely related field, with relevant
experience teaching GIS and related concepts. In addition, the
successful applicant will have experience in one or more of:
government or industry employment, supervision of student
research projects, geophysical field methods and
instrumentation, operation and management of computer systems
and networks, and troubleshooting and repair of electronic
equipment.

The Instructor will also contribute to
Department, Faculty, and University committees and
administration as needed, especially in areas relevant to
undergraduate teaching. The Instructor will be actively
involved in Department outreach activities. Continuing
professional development, particularly in learning and
teaching, is strongly encouraged.

The complete application should include: CV,
list of publications, a statement of teaching interests and
experience, evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., student
evaluations, etc), a completed Self- Identification
Questionnaire, which can be found at:http://ift.tt/2dgCNVR,
and the contact information for at least three referees with
knowledge of your teaching abilities. Letters of reference
will be solicited by the Search Committee and should not be
sent with the initial application. The application deadline is
16 January, 2017 for an anticipated start date of 1 July,
2017.

The Department is ranked 4th among Earth
Sciences departments in Canada by MacLean’s Magazine and is
currently in a faculty growth phase. The main campus is
situated in Halifax – a city known for its youthful spirit,
rich history, and scenic waterfront.

Dalhousie is committed to fostering a collegial
culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The
university encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal
people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons,
women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender
identities, and all qualified candidates who would contribute
to the diversity of our community. All qualified candidates
are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent
residents will be given priority.

Information about the Earth Sciences
department, current faculty, and research and teaching
programmes can be found at: http://ift.tt/2dGH8VA.